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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,055.30 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,055.30 and 190.52 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,055.30 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,055.30 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,055.30 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 201,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,055.76/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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